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Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

December 31, 2006, ... at Chicago’s McCormick Pl. October 29–November 2. CPP organizer H.A. Bruno says 22% of those attending indicated converting/package printing and related services as the primary business. The number ...

Brand Protection with Micro-Dots

(Magazine)

December 31, 2006, ... printing domains, the incident described above has two important implications. First, an industrial package printer could produce secured packaging for manufacturers using standard printing machines and ...

What's Ne

(Magazine)

December 31, 2006, ...  Upgraded BKS010 Series ultra-compact web guide is said to offer better dynamic control for narrow web applications. Standard package includes an ultrasonic or optical edge sensor; built-in position controls; ...

Experience Speaks

(Magazine)

November 30, 2006, ... our industry needs to stem diminishing profitability from package printing. What is the key to growing a business in a bad economy? It is no different than operating in good times—manage as efficiently ...

It's Fall, So It Must Be Show Tim

(Editorial)

September 30, 2006, ... from a converter's perspective. The show frenzy isn't over. This month Chicago hosts Graph Expo/Converting Expo October 15-18 and Pack Expo/Converting & Package Printing Expo (CPP) October 29-November ...

Proof is in the Process

(Magazine)

September 30, 2006, ... from the final package — at the same cost as traditional 2-D concept proofs. According to Ken Pepper, president of APC, “When major retailers like Wal-Mart pressure their suppliers for better packaging ...

PDFs for Packaging

(Office Products)

September 30, 2006, In response to ever-increasing consolidation in the pharmaceutical market, an alliance of package printers established Copapharm Europe in 1997. Formed Carton Printing In response to ever-increasing ...

CPP: Season Two

(Magazine)

September 30, 2006, Making just its second appearace, CPP joins a veteran in the packaging field. Show Report After its debut last year in Las Vegas, the Converting & Package Printing Expo (CPP) moves to Chicago's McCormick ...

Converting Industry News

(Archive)

September 17, 2006, ... FILMtech, and people in the news. Covering the Full Spectrum of Industry News, Events & Activities Speed Sells Olmarc Packaging, a contract packager in Chicago, IL, is the buyer of the first Evolution ...

RFID Labeling Tip from Avery Dennison

(Archive)

September 11, 2006, ... and microchip—that best fits the application, determining the optimal label location on targeted items and selecting equipment to print and/or accurately apply the labels to cartons, pallets and packages. ...

Making Advances

(Magazine)

August 31, 2006, ... Company The fact that Hammer changed its name in 2005 to Hammer Packaging is the most visible evidence of the company's ongoing evolution. In package printing operations, Hammer Lithograph and New Frontier ...

Bucking the Trend

(Magazine)

August 31, 2006, ... luncheon session, trends in industry infrastructure, revenue levels, employment, and technology implementation will be discussed. Opportunities in Package Printing — Offset and Beyond with Hal Hinderliter, ...

What's Ne

(Magazine)

August 31, 2006, ... technology and is equipped with auto-adjust left- and right-side board guides for the reliable transport of corrugated sheets and other package materials. Includes an in-line board cleaning unit, an auto-sheet ...

LABELEXPO new product digest

(Magazine)

August 31, 2006, ... of option packages. The adaptation of the RedHawk productivity system from Operon Systems allows a converter to maximize throughput by monitoring all production processes to drive productivity on any level ...

Pack Print Held Side-By-Side with Graph Expo 2007

(Archive)

August 01, 2006, PackPrint will show how commercial printers can invest in package printing as a diversification strategy or way to boost revenue, and will offer an opportunity for package printers to view the latest commercial ...

Gravure Allure

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July 31, 2006, ... Dressing Printer Sonoco Flexible Packaging achieved a Technical Innovation award for its rendition of a pouch topped with a glittering bow for Masterfoods Holiday Messages M&Ms. Judges felt the package ...

2006 RFID What's News, Part

(Archive)

July 29, 2006, ... from the Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA) in California. As of July 2006, Sirit delivers a combination of its traditional sealed and new battery replaceable Title-21-based toll transponders, including packaged ...

Brand Security & Product Authentication Special Report, Part 2

(Magazine)

June 29, 2006, At a time when sophisticated digital scanning and photography allow for exact replication of any printed label, package, or document, the need for protection from counterfeiters is greater than ever.  ...

Digital Deliberations

(Magazine)

June 29, 2006, ... but we still see ourselves as one of the most forward-thinking label printers. The Omega Digicon with HP now provides us with the full package.” Integration with Digital Press The Omega Digicon line ...

New Products, Part 2

(Magazine)

May 30, 2006, ... film is directly embossable and reportedly offers good surface gloss, clarity, and moisture barrier. Also has a wide sealing range and consistent COF. This holographic overwrap is said to give a package ...